Thread: Building the kitbot frame- mate the holes?
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Unread 10-05-2008, 15:46
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Re: Building the kitbot frame- mate the holes?
If you are using the original Kitbot models drawn by me (or any file generated off these models)...
The sheet-metal pieces have extra spacing modeled into them to account for the bend tolerances. If you mate them together face-to-face you'll find some of your holes won't line up.

I recommend using only hole-to-hole mates, everything should go together much smoother.

Try deleting your face-to-face mate, and see if things are happier.

Let me know if you have any other questions...
Good Luck!

-John
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